VECV to Invest ₹544 Crore for Volvo Group's AMT Manufacturing in India
VECV, an Eicher Motors subsidiary, will invest ₹544 crore to manufacture Volvo Group's 12-speed Automated Manual Transmissions in Madhya Pradesh, India, for domestic and select Asia-Oceania markets.
The announcement indicates a High impact due to the significant capital expenditure of ₹544 crore for a new greenfield factory, the strategic importance of manufacturing advanced AMT technology for both domestic and international markets, and the strengthening of the long-standing joint venture with Volvo Group. This investment is expected to drive modernization in commercial transportation and enhance VECV's manufacturing capabilities and market position.
The investment of ₹544 crore by VECV, a material subsidiary, to manufacture advanced AMT technology in India for both Eicher trucks and Volvo Group exports signifies a strong growth opportunity, technological advancement, and deeper collaboration within the joint venture. This move is expected to enhance product offerings, reduce driver fatigue, improve fuel economy, and align with the 'Make in India' vision, all of which are positive for Eicher Motors.
VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, announced plans to manufacture Volvo Group’s industry-leading 12-speed Automated Manual Transmissions (AMT) in India. The key details are: * VECV will invest ₹544 crore (about 576 million Swedish Krona) in a greenfield factory at Vikram Udyogpuri Integrated Industrial Township, near Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. * The facility will produce Volvo Group’s pioneering 12-speed AMT for Eicher Heavy Duty truck customers in India and for the Volvo Group in India and select Asia-Oceania markets. * The Volvo Group’s 12-speed AMT is globally proven to reduce driver fatigue and improve fuel economy, productivity, and uptime. * This investment aligns with the Government of India’s 'Make in India' vision. * The new AMT facility will have an initial capacity of up to 40,000 units per annum, with production and local content to be gradually ramped up. * Sofia Frandberg, Chairperson, VE Commercial Vehicles, highlighted this as a win-win synergy leveraging technical and industrial capabilities. Siddhartha Lal, Chairman Eicher Motors Limited, emphasized it as a significant step towards becoming a leading CV player by driving modernization.
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